Parshat Vayigash

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Judah's plea for Benjamin, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, and Jacob's family descends to Egypt. Genesis 44:18-47:27.

David the Shepherd King and Shem

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 80:1

And one of the most beautiful expressions of that idea comes from the Tikkunei Zohar, a companion text to the Zohar itself. Today, we're diving into Tikkunei Zohar 80, a short but ...

King David

Life of Joseph and Dalet

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 84:21

Jewish mysticism teaches us that this is not just true in language, but in the very fabric of reality. And it all comes down to the Hebrew letter Dalet (ד). The Tikkunei Zohar, a c...

Moses and the Revelation

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 92:1

Some say it's in ancient texts, hidden in plain sight for those with eyes to see. And of all the ancient texts, one stands out for its sheer density, its mind-bending complexity, a...

MosesSinai

Divine Presence and Pharaoh

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 96:8

And the answer? Well, it's a bit…uncomfortable. The Tikkunei Zohar, a later, and in some ways wilder, expansion on the core Zohar, tackles this very question head-on. It suggests s...

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Abraham's Journey of Sarah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:97

Abraham and Sarah, pillars of faith and compassion, have journeyed to Egypt seeking refuge and sustenance for their people. But instead of welcome, they face peril. Sarah's unparal...

PatriarchsMatriarchsPrayerHoly Land

Rakyon and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:107

It sounds so ancient, so powerful, so… well, Egyptian! But the story behind it, according to some fascinating threads in Jewish tradition, is more surprising than you might think. ...

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Esau: Jacob's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:170

We're talking about Jacob and Esau, those iconic twins whose rivalry echoes through the ages. So, picture this: Jacob has received his father Isaac's blessing, a blessing that seem...

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Kingdom of Judah and Jashub

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:249

According to Ginzberg's recounting, Judah found himself smack-dab in the middle of the allied kings' infantry. His immediate target? Jashub, the king of Tappuah. Now, Jashub wasn't...

Joseph in Battle and Simon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:18

The story of Joseph, as retold in Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, opens with just that kind of primal animosity. Imagine the scene: Joseph, the favored son, approaches his brothers...

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